By
Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com
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Posted - Jul 17th, 2018 @ 9:52pm

SALT LAKE CITY — While it may seem like the entire state of Utah was on fire in recent weeks, crews have managed to contain the major blazes burning across the state.

The West Valley Fire, Saul's Canyon Fire, Trail Mountain Fire and Dollar Ridge fire are all more than 80 percent contained, and some residents in the Dollar Ridge Fire area are finally returning home Tuesday, according to Utah Fire Info.

#WoodCanyonFire has had an increase in fire activity this afternoon. Approximately 125 acres. Night operations will take place in order to continue with containment lines. Air resources will continue to be utilized as weather permits.

New fire sparks in Fruitland near Dollar Ridge Fire

Fire crews fighting the Dollar Ridge Fire are now working to contain a new fire burning about four miles north of U.S. 40 in the Fruitland area of Duchesne County Tuesday, according to a Facebook post from the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office.

The blaze, which has now been dubbed the "Santaquin Fire," is about 30 acres in size, and firefighters estimate they'll be able to contain the fire by 6 p.m.

The cause of the fire is still unknown. Residents have not been asked to evacuate.

Tuesday, 10:26am

Field fire extinguished after sparking near Kennecott in Salt Lake County

A field fire sparked near the Kennecott mining area in Salt Lake County Tuesday morning. The fire began about 8:20 a.m. and was extinguished about an hour later, Unified fire officials said on Twitter.

No one was injured and all gas readings from nearby tanks that may have been affected are normal.

Tuesday, 10:22am

Some Dollar Ridge Fire area residents returning home Tuesday

Residents with property along 11500 South, Strawberry River Road west of Camelot and in Timber Canyon can return home at noon Tuesday.

The human-caused Dollar Ridge Fire is at 85 percent containment and has burned 56,734 acres in Duchesne and Wasatch counties.

The #DollarRidgeFire is at 85% percent containment and remains at 56,734 acres.Zone D1 turns into a pre-evacuation level today at noon for residents only. County road 11500, Strawberry River Road to the county line, and Timber Canyon Road to the forest service boundary. pic.twitter.com/86BGqK5NkV

Several wildfires spark in Millard County near Leamington

There are several active wildfires burning near Leamington in Millard County. The largest fire @ this time is the #WoodCanyonFire which is estimated @ 75 acres. Federal, state & local resources are on scene. Air resources are also responding to these active fires.